Kristofer V.

Mericle

Kristofer V. Mericle, age 62, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, OH.

Kris was born in Paulding, OH on April 20, 1961 to the late Mervin L. "Pete" and Doris (Reinhart) Mericle. After graduating from Paulding High School, Kris proudly served his country for 11 1/2 years in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his tenure, he earned an Expert Infantryman badge, an Airborne badge, and an Air Assault badge. Kris was a lifetime member of the Rakkasans Association, the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team Association. Kris also graduated from the Ohio Institute of Photography.

Kris will be lovingly missed by his daughter, Melanie (Kevin) Hill, Hollis, NH; brothers: Mike (Deb) Mericle, Paulding, OH; Pat Mericle, Markle, IN; Jerry (Marsha) Mericle, Mt. Dora, FL; sisters: Janice Kaylor, Hicksville, OH; Ronni Mericle, Hicksville, OH; Mary (Jim) Powell, Paulding, OH; Kathy (Greg) Atkins, Paulding, OH; three grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Jackson Township with military rites accorded by the Paulding V.F.W. Post 587.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kris' memory to CHP Inpatient Hospice, 6817 SR 66 N, Defiance, OH 43512.